“The Performance of Gender” with Prof. Bernstein

BGLTSA Presents…TRANSCENDENCE: A TRANS ISSUES WEEK

“The Performance of Gender”: A Talk with Prof. Robin Bernstein

Wednesday, March 12th @ 7pm, SOCH P13

*What does it mean to say that gender is “performed”? Where did this idea come from? And most importantly, how can this idea inform and contribute to current intellectual and political projects?*

Professor Robin Bernstein will introduce foundational concepts in the analysis of gender and performance, followed by the showing and guided discussion of a brief film clip.

This talk is targeted to a general audience — no previous experience with gender/queer theory necessary!

*Free Finale desserts provided!*

Join the BGLTSA, Radcliffe Union of Students, SOCH, and Women’s Week 2008 to discuss gender performativity with WGS/History and Literature professor and author of Cast Out: Queer Lives in Theater, Professor Robin Bernstein.